Senior Tax Analyst

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

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Job Description

The Senior Tax Analyst position will be part of a dynamic team that is primarily responsible for federal and state tax income tax compliance as well as special projects. This person’s primary responsibilities will include preparing federal and state income tax returns, estimates, and extensions and assisting with quarterly tax forecasts. This individual will also be expected to perform research on various tax topics, draft technical memos to summarize conclusions, and communicate results to management. The Senior Tax Analyst will provide support to our tax controversy team in responding to queries from federal and state auditors. The ideal candidate should have, in addition to strong federal and state income tax technical skills, exceptional written and verbal communications skills, as well as excellent project management, organizational and interpersonal skills. This individual will also work closely with other staff members including the tax provision and international tax teams, so being able to work effectively in a collaborative environment is essential. The ability for this candidate to serve as a subject matter expert in the implementation and utilization of technology tools such as OneSource and Alteryx is highly desired.

Essential Functions

• Preparation of proforma federal returns and detailed supporting workpapers
• Preparation of state and local income/franchise tax returns
• Calculation of state apportionment factors for multiple states and entities
• Calculation of federal and state estimated tax payments and extensions
• Assist with quarterly federal and state income tax forecasts and cash flow analyses
• Perform federal and state tax research and draft memos supporting the conclusions
• Assist with providing supporting data for the quarterly and annual tax provisions
• Monitor federal and state legislative changes to evaluate and quantify the impacts (if any) to Visa.
• Maintain the tax calendar to ensure all tax returns and tax payments are filed timely
• Review and respond to notices from tax authorities
• Assist the tax controversy team with income tax audits as required
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiencies
• Serve as a subject matter expert in tax technology products and champion their use within the department
• Perform other tasks, duties, and special projects as needed.

Flex Work Arrangement - Hybrid Position - Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
• 5 or more years of progressive tax experience with a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a large corporate
• tax department
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Oracle, and OneSource
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent tax researching skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, with strong interpersonal, team and partnering skills
• Proven ability to handle competing deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Taxation
• CPA license
• Proficient in implementing and maintaining tax technology products including OneSource and Alteryx
• Proven ability to identify tax process automation opportunities, and provide technology solutions
• Ability to act independently and take ownership of assigned areas
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex tax and accounting issues
• Proven success building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external business partners

Additional Information

Visa has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and visitors. As a condition of employment, all employees based in the U.S. are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.